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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
July 12, 2017
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4 Common Home Buyer Slip-Ups
These may seem like really dumb moves, but as a real estate pro you may need to educate your clients in how to avoid them.
NAR Recognized for Startup Savvy
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5 Ways to Improve Your Networking Skills
Truly stellar schmoozers can corner the referral market and build relationships that increase their business. Here are a few tips on how to join their ranks.
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Home Renovations That May Not Be Worth It
It’s not easy to tell a client that the home improvement project they paid thousands for won’t really add a dime to the selling price. But some projects just don’t add up.
Mortgage Demand Weakens as Rates Jump
Applications for refinancings and home purchases tumbled last week as mortgage rates rose to the highest averages since November 2016.
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Owners Overestimate Value By Lower Margins
Your clients likely will still need a dose of reality when it comes to home pricing.
The Real Estate Case for Immigration
It’s one of the most hotly debated issues in America right now, but regardless of the political arguments about how to manage the country’s borders, an uptick in foreign residents is a boon for U.S. real estate.

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